Apocalypse X-Men: Apocalypse Box Office Prediction Thread

[def28]

I'd assume China is still gonna grab at least 100m. As long as it opens near the other release dates and doesn't have to deal with bootlegs I don't think it should be that far off from DOFP's one way or the other.

 

[kevork89]

Apocalypse will do better at the domestic box office this time around compared to DoFP. The franchise is at an all time high.

 

[Mystique's Leg]

I'm always a bit conservative about the box office of a X-Men movie. I thought DOFP would make between 500 - 600 million dollars.

Though they're really blockbusters, X-movies feel a bit more depressing and socially confrontational than other blockbusters. It's not just 'fun', which is why I don't see it drawing that many people to reach that elusive 1 billion dollars for example.

I'm guessing it'll make about the same money as DOFP did.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Being socially confrontational, and depressing didn't stop the Batman movies from making billions.

 

[Mystique's Leg]

Being socially confrontational, and depressing didn't stop the Batman movies from making billions.

True, but Batman has way more legacy and is more of an icon.

 

[Weather Witch]

It's funny because the X-Men Franchise still feels like the underdog even though Apocalypse will probably make it the 6th higest grossing franchise WW.

 

[iacobusleo]

It's funny because the X-Men Franchise still feels like the underdog even though Apocalypse will probably make it the 6th higest grossing franchise WW.

I think the Internet gives it the illusion of the franchise being an underdog because Internet has given comic book fans a pretty loud voice to be heard, and well the X-Men films' adherence to source material has always been overwhelmingly criticized by such fans. And if one's social circle on the Internet when talking about the X-Men films are purely comic book fans (which is often the case), that illusion is a reality.

It's not light enough nor funny enough nor have the novelty of a shared universe like the MCU for it to be this huge thing for general audiences as well, and its legacy pales in comparison to Batman and Superman.

That said, that doesn't mean it has never been popular among general audiences, as evidenced by the recent box office numbers. A good movie is still a good movie and people will still show up to see it regardless. It's just that these same general audience members won't show up on the Internet to make a big fuss over how popular or not the franchise is.

Ask any casual moviegoer their opinions about whether the X-Men franchise is the best or the worst of all the comic book franchises though, they probably won't even know the difference nor care.

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

Legacy is unquantifiable. It's a myth perpetuated by fanboys.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

True, but Batman has way more legacy and is more of an icon.

That didn't stop Batman Begins from almost not being profitable.

 

[Sithborg]

One has to remember the movie that came before it. Batman Begins built up the goodwill for Dark Knight to do so well. Much as First Class and The Wolverine cleansed the pallet for DOFP. DOFP and Deadpool has built up the goodwill for Apocalypse. We will see how bad the competition hurts it.

 

[Mystique's Leg]

I think the Internet gives it the illusion of the franchise being an underdog because Internet because the Internet has given comic book fans a pretty loud voice to be heard, and well the X-Men films' adherence to source material has always been overwhelmingly criticized by such fans. And if one's social circle on the Internet when talking about the X-Men films are purely comic book fans (which is often the case), that illusion is a reality.

It's not light enough nor funny enough nor have the novelty of a shared universe like the MCU for it to be this huge thing for general audiences as well, and its legacy pales in comparison to Batman and Superman.

That said, that doesn't mean it has never been popular among general audiences, as evidenced by the recent box office numbers. A good movie is still a good movie and people will still show up to see it regardless. It's just that these same general audience members won't show up on the Internet to make a big fuss over how popular or not the franchise is.

Ask any casual moviegoer their opinions about whether the X-Men franchise is the best or the worst of all the comic book franchises though, they probably won't even know the difference nor care.

Actually, most of my friends (and my parents, brother and sister as well) are not particularly into comicbook movies, but do like the X-movies while not really caring for The Dark Knight or the Avengers.

When I ask them why X-Men and not Superman, Spider-Man or Iron Man, they say the X-Men are more relatable and they like the X-actors and -actresses better.

 

[iacobusleo]

Actually, most of my friends (and my parents, brother and sister as well) are not particularly into comicbook movies, but do like the X-movies while not really caring for The Dark Knight or the Avengers.

When I ask them why X-Men and not Superman, Spider-Man or Iron Man, they say the X-Men are more relatable and they like the X-actors and -actresses better.

Mine too! But I assumed it was a cultural/country thing cos whenever I asked Americans, they seemed to prefer Dark Knight or Avengers (although still liking X-Men).

 

[Wildcard]

It's funny because the X-Men Franchise still feels like the underdog even though Apocalypse will probably make it the 6th higest grossing franchise WW.

I don't think the X-Men franchise is the underdog at all anymore. FC & TW were successfully & DOFP and Deadpool are straight up blockbusters. XMA may even do $1 billion.....it's tracking strong on all social sites & the main trailer almost has 50 million views.

No way is this franchise the underdog. The underdog of the superhero season this time around is BvS because people are so up in arms about it. With all the talk that's gone around it, BvS is unequivocally the underdog as people are divided as to whether it can deliver in the ways it needs to....I haven't seen a massive amount of people worried about if XMA will be good or not. A great majority are expecting something great, hence its phenomenal numbers early on.

The moment DOFP made over $700 million & it became clear X-Men had the ability to perform better than a cash cow like Spider-Man, their underdog status was gone.

 

[Bruce Malone]

I still think this not being rated R will hurt its box office.

 

[BeholdMe]

I still think this not being rated R will hurt its box office.

What? That makes no sense a movie dosent have to be rated r to sell.

 

[Frankeh]

What? That makes no sense a movie dosent have to be rated r to sell.

I think he was being sarcastic.

 

[Eddie]

I still think this not being rated R will hurt its box office.

Don't worry, there's still the home release. The bloody violence and hardcore sex that Jubilee and Nightcrawler are known for still has a chance!

 

[BeholdMe]

I think he was being sarcastic.

Lol I do hope so

 

[RLAAMJR.]

X-Men Apocalypse will reach over $2 billion dollars.

 

[Eddie]

If X-Men Apocalypse makes more than two billion dollars at the box office I will eat my Beast Funko Pop.

 

[BeholdMe]

X-Men Apocalypse will reach over $2 billion dollars.

I can't with the delusion right now.

 

[Weather Witch]

I think the Internet gives it the illusion of the franchise being an underdog because Internet has given comic book fans a pretty loud voice to be heard, and well the X-Men films' adherence to source material has always been overwhelmingly criticized by such fans. And if one's social circle on the Internet when talking about the X-Men films are purely comic book fans (which is often the case), that illusion is a reality.

That said, that doesn't mean it has never been popular among general audiences, as evidenced by the recent box office numbers. A good movie is still a good movie and people will still show up to see it regardless. It's just that these same general audience members won't show up on the Internet to make a big fuss over how popular or not the franchise is.

I don't think the X-Men franchise is the underdog at all anymore. FC & TW were successfully & DOFP and Deadpool are straight up blockbusters. XMA may even do $1 billion.....it's tracking strong on all social sites & the main trailer almost has 50 million views.

All of those are fair points I suppose. I'm glad to see the franchise has been doing well and has been getting more recognition over the past few years. Hope that Apocalypse can live up to hype as well.

 

[GuestStar2004]

If it makes a billion i will be amazed but i don't think it will, a realistic rise would be around 850 mil

 

[BeholdMe]

A billion I can say is reasonable and within reach.

 

[Sithborg]

It seems unlikely, though.